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Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Retail sales rise 0.5% in July as some shoppers step up purchases ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs start to take a toll on jobs and lead to some price increases. […]

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Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Republicans look to make a U-turn on federal commitment to electric vehicles for the Postal Service

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after being lauded for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in […]

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Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

August 17, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Thieves grab $2 million in jewelry in Seattle heist that took less than 2 minutes

SEATTLE (AP) — Smash-and-grab thieves in Seattle made off with an estimated $2 million in diamonds, luxury watches, gold and other items in a daring midday jewelry store robbery that took just about 90 seconds, […]

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Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. “an economic structure […]

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Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

August 14, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern. The […]

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Thursday 6/25

Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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In motor racing, what does a yellow flag mean?

A yellow flag in racing universally signals a hazard or danger on the track, such as a crash, spun-out car, or debris. It commands drivers to immediately slow down, maintain position, and strictly refrain from overtaking other cars until the track is deemed clear and a green flag is displayed.

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What is the sixth sign of the Zodiac?

The sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo, spanning from August 23 to September 22. Represented by the Maiden, this Earth sign is celebrated for being analytical, practical, and highly detail-oriented.

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Who was the only president of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis was the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, serving from February 1861 until the Confederacy's collapse in May 1865.
A former U.S. Senator and Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce, Davis was chosen to lead the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

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How old is Annie, according to the musical's script?

According to the musical's script, Annie is 11 years old. 
Her age is specifically mentioned early in the show—during a 3 a.m. scene in the orphanage when she comforts the younger orphans and reads the note her parents left behind

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What U.S. state is proud to call itself "the Beaver State"?

Oregon is proudly known as "the Beaver State." 
The nickname honors the industrious animal that played a significant role in the region's early history and the lucrative fur trade. It has been closely tied to the state's identity for over a century, which is also reflected on the reverse side of the Oregon State Flag and by the mascot of Oregon State University.

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